Wet Blue Equine Hide (Horse, Not Split) from Japan
Chrome-tanned horse hide in wet blue form, full thickness without splitting, ideal for specialty leathers like equestrian gear. Not further prepared beyond tanning. Covered by HTS 4104.19.50.30 for other equine wet blues in wet state.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
Import Tips
• Document equine origin with veterinary certificates to meet animal product import regulations
• Label packages clearly as 'wet blue - keep moist' to prevent degradation and classification disputes
• Check for hair-on residues; chapter excludes any with remaining hair, requiring clean documentation